Question

differentiate between ethanoic acid and phenol

Answer 1

A very simple thing to do is look at them if they are pure. Phenol is a solid and acetic acid is a liquid. A simple chemical test is to mix it (assuming their a solution) with sodium bicarbonate. The acid will fizz and the phenol won't.

Answer 2

A very simple thing to do look at them if they are pure. Phenol is a solid and acetic acid is a liquid . A simple chemical test is to mix it ( assuming their a solution ) with sodium bicarbonate . The acid will fizz and the phenol won't.

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